Ghent, Belgium, May 19, 2026/BIONE/—The Biopesticides and Natural Enemies (BIONE) Research Group participated in the 77th International Symposium on Crop Protection (ISCP) 2026, an international scientific forum that brought together researchers and crop protection experts from around the world. The…
Makassar, Indonesia, May 6, 2026/BIONE/—The Biopesticides and Natural Enemies Research Group (TRG BIONE) conducted a collaborative discussion aimed at strengthening and refining its future research roadmap in sustainable agriculture and environmentally friendly pest management. The activity served as a platform…
Makassar, Indonesia, March 11, 2026/BIONE/—A capacity-building activity related to the development and management of the Thematic Research Group (TRG) website was conducted at LPPM Auditorium Hasanuddin University. The training aimed to enhance participants’ technical skills in organizing, updating, and maintaining…
Makassar, Indonesia, February 13, 2026/BIONE/–An evaluation activity of Pestodin Bever, an entomopathogenic fungal-based biopesticide, was conducted at the Laboratory of Biological Control of Plant Pests and Diseases under controlled laboratory conditions. The activity involved seven researchers from the Thematic Research…
Makassar, Indonesia, April 21, 2026/BIONE/–Every year, millions of farmers face the same invisible threat tiny insect pests that silently destroy crops and reduce harvests. In tropical regions, two of the most destructive species are the cocoa pod borer (Conopomorpha cramerella)…
Makassar, Indonesia, April 21, 2026/BIONE/–The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is one of the most invasive agricultural pests in the world. Originally from the American continent, this species has rapidly spread across Africa and Asia, including Indonesia. In East Nusa Tenggara…
Makassar, Indonesia, April 21, 2026/BIONE/–The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, is one of the most destructive pests threatening global corn production. Its rapid development and intensive feeding activity, particularly during the third larval instar, can cause severe crop losses within a…
Makassar, Indonesia, April 20, 2026/BIONE/–Corn is one of the most important crops in Indonesia, serving as a major source of carbohydrates after rice. However, its productivity is increasingly threatened by the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), an invasive pest known for…
Makassar, Indonesia, April 20, 2026/BIONE/–Corn is one of the most important crops in tropical agriculture, supporting food systems and livestock industries. However, its productivity is constantly threatened by the Asian corn borer (Ostrinia furnacalis), a destructive pest that attacks stems…
Makassar, Indonesia, April 19, 2026/BIONE/–Stored food products such as flour, grains, and processed commodities are highly vulnerable to pest infestation. One of the most notorious pests in this system is the red flour beetle (Tribolium castaneum), which is widely known…